Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism: An Insider's View [Paperback]

Wendy Lawson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1853029718 | ISBN-13: 978-1853029714 | Publication Date: March 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

To many people who live and work with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. The author, Wendy Lawson, demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD world to help professionals, families and carers to relate and communicate with people with ASD better. Using examples from her own life (she lived with the misdiagnosis of schizophrenia for 25 years) and from the lives of those she has met or worked with to clarify points, Wendy analyzes ASD characteristics and examines interventions for dealing with social skills, anger management and self-esteem. Stress, its effects on the families of children with autism, and how it can be alleviated, is also explored. Exercises at the end of the book encourage the reader to reflect on the contents discussed. This book can be used as an introduction to ASD for social workers, nurses, health professionals and those working in related fields.

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About the Author

Wendy Lawson, who has Asperger Syndrome, was considered to be intellectually disabled as a child and lived with a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia for over 25 years. She overcame this to become a social worker and adult educator who now runs her own business. Wendy lives in Victoria, Australia, and is the author of Life Behind Glass and numerous articles on autism spectrum disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition (March 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853029718
• ISBN-13: 978-1853029714
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,352,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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